While the participants ate an average of 3.8 servings of fruit and vegetables per day, with 1 serving equivalent to 80 grams or 3 ounces, those who ate at least 7 servings were 42% were more likely to live longer, healthier lives.

Interestingly, older non-smoking women tended to eat more than other demographic groups, which may explain the longer life expectancy this group enjoys when compared to men.

Produce consumption was also linked to a more favorable body mass index, as those who ate more fruit and vegetables tended to have a lower BMI.

Also, vegetables provided a greater health benefit than fruit. Those who ate more than three or four servings of fruit daily did not realize the same benefits as the vegetable group.

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